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Burdened and burning out: Singaporeans in their 30s face rising suicide risk, say experts

SINGAPORE, July 25 -- Financial strain, caregiving responsibilities and career-related stress are among the reasons more people in their 30s in Singapore are experiencing burnout and emotional distres... Read More


Customer harassed after complaint leaked, Tealive says sorry and promises to punish those involved (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 -- Local bubble tea brand Tealive has apologised after a customer's personal information was leaked, allegedly leading to harassment by store staff. The incident came to light a... Read More


Customer allegedly harassed after complaint leaked, Tealive says sorry and promises to punish those involved (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 -- Local bubble tea brand Tealive has apologised after a customer's personal information was leaked, allegedly leading to harassment by store staff. The incident came to light a... Read More


Perikatan deputy chief: PM talks reform, but 'biased' A-G pick fails the test

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) deputy chairman Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has raised concerns over the appointment of a serving civil servant as Auditor-General. He said the move go... Read More


Digital paedophilia is still child abuse, even if the child is virtual - Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Kuala Lampur, July 24 -- Digital paedophilia refers to the sexual exploitation of children in virtual spaces, through tools like artificial intelligence, deepfakes, cartoons, and virtual reality. Thes... Read More


Perikatan chief whip files motion to refer PM to Rights and Privileges Committee over Pulau Batu Puteh remarks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) chief whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan has submitted a motion to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul to refer Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ib... Read More


New reforms won't fix weak whistleblower protection law without ombudsman, civil society warns

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- The Malaysian government must introduce an ombudsman without delay to protect whistleblowers who raise the alarm on corruption, crimes or misconduct, experts and civil society... Read More


Home minister says no firm evidence to show Jho Low in China

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said authorities have yet to obtain concrete evidence to verify recent reports that fugitive financier Low Taek Jho - better... Read More


Singapore slams denial of Gaza aid as 'violation of international law', calls Israel's response 'unconscionable'

SINGAPORE, July 24 -- Singapore has condemned the denial of humanitarian aid to Gaza, calling it a violation of international humanitarian law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Thursday descr... Read More


Over 4,000 affected as Penang utility company tackles low water pressure in south-west island and Seberang Perai

GEORGE TOWN, July 24 -- Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) is taking steps to optimise water flow and increase water pressure as consumers in higher ground areas in South Seberang Perai (SPS), Ce... Read More